WAYNESBORO—The WASHS all-school production will be casting for this year’s performance—”Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5: The Musical”—Wednesday, Nov. 10 at 2:30 p.m. WASHS students can sign up to audition through the school office. Home/cyberschooled students can register via email to [email protected]. The team is also looking for students interested in stage management and tech to join the stage crew.
WAYNESBORO—The Borough of Waynesboro will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, Nov. 17, to consider and receive public comment on a waiver request to permit lot frontage on an existing alley along Westview Avenue. The proposed plan was submitted in accordance with the Waynesboro Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance, Chapter 250, Section 250-24 of the Code of the Borough of Waynesboro, which provides “Every lot or parcel of land shall abut an improved street except that the Borough Council may waive this requirement and permit frontage on an existing alley provided the newly created lot or lots do not create…
If “O Christmas Tree” is your favorite holiday tune, you’ll want to make a note of these upcoming events: Waynesboro, Friday, Nov. 19, at 6:30 p.m.: The Waynesboro Christmas tree lighting ceremony will officially kick off the holiday season in downtown Waynesboro with live entertainment, food vendors, an appearance by Santa’s elves, horse-drawn sleigh rides and more. The illumination begins at 7 p.m. on the square. Mont Alto, Friday, Dec. 3, at 6 p.m.: The Mont Alto Borough tree lighting ceremony will include carols by local churches and an open house at the Historical Society, 16. S. Main St., beginning…
WAYNESBORO–The Waynesboro Area School Board will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9 in the Waynesboro High School Oyer Auditorium, 550 E. Second St. Some items on the agenda include: Facilities review; FCATB 2022 budget; MOA Cyber Learning; and Elementary Inspire. Public comment will be accepted. Masks are required to be worn at all times during the meeting. For the complete agenda, visit BoardDocs® Pro.
FAYETTEVILLE–The Penn National Lions Club is hosting a community toy drive Nov. 19-23. Toys and gifts are being collected for Franklin County Children and Youth, ages infant to 18 years old. Collection site is 6074 Greenbriar Terrace, Penn National, Fayetteville. Collection boxes will be on the front porch and emptied on an hourly basis. Help make these children’s Christmas a happy one.
HARRISBURG – Gov. Tom Wolf today announced the intention to return the commonwealth’s K-12 school mask requirement to local leaders on January 17, 2022. Upon the expiration of the statewide mandate, local school officials will again be able to implement mitigation efforts at the local level. At that time, schools may continue requiring mask-wearing based on the CDC guidance. “The school mask order has been critical in ensuring Pennsylvania’s children could safely learn and grow in an in-person classroom setting at the beginning of the school year,” Wolf said. “During the announcement, my administration made clear that we would continue to reevaluate the status of the school mask mandate. Now, we are in…
WAYNE HEIGHTS–The Washington Township Board of Supervisors will host a workshop meeting at 1:30 p.m. today, Monday, Nov. 8, in the township building on Welty Road. On the agenda is a discussion on Buena Vista Drive and the 2022 budget. The meeting is open to the public.
AURORA, NY–Hannah Kulla has been named Athlete of the Week at Wells College. Kulla, a junior cross country athlete from Waynesboro, was selected after competing in the United Eastern Conference Championships. It was her first meet of the season and she finished 8th overall (28.08.80) in a field of more than 50 athletes. “Hannah and I have spent weeks preparing for this meet,” said Coach Alyssa Long. “We had one goal and that was to cross the finish line. She exceeded all of my expectation and that just shows what kind of athlete she is. She placed 8th out of…
ROUZERVILLE–The Rouzerville Lions Club will host Santa’s Breakfast Saturday, Dec. 4, from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Rouzerville Community Center. Admission is $5 for adults and children 13 and older; children 12 and under may eat for free. Doors will open at 8 a.m. Masks are strongly recommended for adults and children.
A fundraiser to support the WASHS Music Department and Indoor Guard will be held through Jan. 14. To participate, visit Scents of Soy Candle Co. Make a purchase. At checkout, if you know the name of a student in the music program, enter their name. Otherwise, enter “Angela Rhines” and in the dropdown menu, choose Waynesboro Area Schools Band Auxiliary. The company says items typically ship within 2-3 days of ordering.
